Episode 5 - From Pharmacist to Realist: Learning to Embrace Complexity with Kristin Xenos

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The Realist Lens - For Researchers Who Keep It Real

Alejandro Arguelles Bullon

15 episodes

2 days ago

The Realist Lens is a podcast that makes realist evaluation and synthesis accessible and easy to follow. Through relaxed conversations with expert guests, students, and practitioners, we explore key realist concepts like mechanisms, context, and outcomes. Whether you're new to realist approaches or more experienced, this podcast offers practical insights, real-world examples, and thoughtful reflections to support your learning and curiosity—one conversation at a time.

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Episode 5 - From Pharmacist to Realist: Learning to Embrace Complexity with Kristin Xenos

The Realist Lens - For Researchers Who Keep It Real

29 minutes 37 seconds

4 months ago

Episode 5 - From Pharmacist to Realist: Learning to Embrace Complexity with Kristin Xenos

In this inspiring episode, Alejandro is joined by Kristin Xenos, a practising pharmacist, realist PhD researcher and cohost of the clinical pharmacy podcast The Purple Pen Podcast to talk about the real journey into realist methodology—complete with uncertainty, lightbulb moments, and growing confidence.

Kristin shares her experience transitioning from a traditionally positivist discipline into realist thinking as she tackles a complex topic: pharmacist prescribing education.

Kristin's reflections are honest, encouraging, and deeply relatable—especially if you’ve ever doubted your method, questioned your scope, or needed a reminder that learning feels messy for a reason.

Highly recommended for PhD students, educators,healthcare researchers, and anyone exploring realist synthesis from scratch.